A Giant Step in the Right Direction - First Data Blog (Barry McCarthy) - "We’re pleased to lead the effort toward better security in payments by being one of the first debit networks to take this step and assist issuers, acquirers, and merchants with equal access to a shared EMV chip card technology."

BookFresh joins Square - Square Engineering Blog - "Today we are excited to announce that we have acquired BookFresh. BookFresh’s software helps local sellers create a seamless, self-service appointment booking experience that connects them instantly with new and existing customers."

Square acquires BookFresh - BookFresh Blog - "Together, we can bring simple tools to local sellers everywhere and help them grow their business."

NRF Welcomes Chase PIN And Chip Announcement - "NRF has encouraged uniform use of PIN and Chip for years, and urged Chase in recent meetings to make full use of the double layer of protection these cards offer. We’re pleased that they have seen the advantage of doing that and hope Chase will issue all of its new cards as PIN and Chip."

Visa EU: Mobile payments in Europe gather momentum - "Reflecting the move towards consumers being able to pay simply wherever they are, with whatever device they choose, Visa has partnered with players across the mobile and payment industries to offer consumers a choice of secure, state-of-the-art services to help them pay, be paid and manage their money."